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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maha approves honorarium scheme for political detainees of Emergency-era
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt approved ₹28.12 crore Emergency Honorarium Scheme to financially recognise individuals imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975–77). With 402 recipients, Nagpur accounts for ₹3.43 crore in disbursements, ranking third in the state — after Pune and Buldhana — underscoring its historical role in the democratic resistance to Emergency. As mentioned in the govt resolution (GR) of May 30, the state govt approved a budgetary provision of ₹55.5 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal, of which ₹28.12 crore was earmarked for distribution from April 2025 to January 2026 under the scheme. The scheme provides monthly payments ranging from ₹2,500 to ₹10,000 to eligible former detainees or their surviving spouses. It aims to honour those arrested under MISA (Maintenance of Internal Security Act) and DIR (Defence of India Rules) for their political and social activism during the Emergency. Vidarbha featured prominently in this rollout. Buldhana district is among the highest in the state with 447 recognised beneficiaries, securing ₹2.57 crore. Other key Vidarbha districts include Wardha (₹91.75 lakh for 115 individuals), Amravati (₹62.25 lakh for 84), Chandrapur (₹73.75 lakh for 101), Akola, Yavatmal, and Gondia — all together forming a sizable portion of the overall beneficiary base. In total, Vidarbha's share crosses ₹9 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Pune, with 482 beneficiaries, leads the state in disbursal amount at ₹4.3 crore. Following are districts like Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban, with 39 and 114 beneficiaries receiving ₹34.5 lakh and ₹96 lakh respectively. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar accounts for 150 beneficiaries, securing ₹96 lakh in aid. Nashik (78 beneficiaries, ₹54.75 lakh), Jalgaon (177 beneficiaries, ₹1.22 crore), and Ahilyanagar (134 beneficiaries, ₹88.75 lakh) also feature prominently in the list. The funds were approved under the Social Security and Welfare segment of the state's 2025-26 budget. District collectors across Maharashtra have been tasked with identifying eligible individuals and ensuring payments are released by the 15th of each month. They are also required to submit monthly expenditure reports to the state auditor's office.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Three-time MLA Prasanna Patanayak dies
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Three-time former MLA Prasanna Patanayak died in a private hospital here on Friday aged 77, family sources said. Patanayak, who was first elected as Kamakhyanagar MLA on Janata Dal ticket in 1977, is the first one to have been elected MLA on a BJP ticket in Odisha in 1985. He was re-elected on Janata Dal ticket from Kamakhyanagar in 1990. A graduate, Patanayak entered politics during his student days. He joined the revolution against emergency led by Jaya Prakash Narayan in 1975 and was detained under Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and Defence of India Rules (DIR). Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik and state BJP president Manmohan Samal, among others, expressed grief at Patanayak's death. "I am deeply saddened and shocked by the passing away of Prasanna Patanayak, a hardworking leader of Odisha politics and the first BJP MLA from Odisha. His contribution to the fields of education, social service and politics, and his immense contribution in strengthening the organization of our party will always be remembered. His passing away is an irreparable loss to the state," Majhi shared in X. Naveen wrote that Patanayak's invaluable contribution to public service will be remembered forever. "I pray for the eternal peace of his soul and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family," he wrote.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
A seasonal storm for the RJD
On May 25, 2025, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad expelled his eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for six years and also cut ties with him. Mr. Prasad's announcement on X was prompted by a now-deleted Facebook post by Mr. Tej Pratap in which he revealed that he had been 'in a relationship for 12 years' with a woman. He later claimed that his Facebook account had been hacked, but did not file a police complaint. In 2018, Mr. Tej Pratap married Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of former Chief Minister of Bihar, Daroga Prasad Rai. Within five months of their wedding, Ms. Rai filed for divorce. Mr. Prasad wrote on X, 'Ignoring moral values in personal life weakens the collective struggle for social cause. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not in accordance with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the above circumstances, I remove him from the party and family. From now on, he will not have any role of any kind in the party and family. He is expelled from the party for six years.' Of Mr. Prasad's nine children, four are in active politics. Mr. Prasad's eldest daughter, Misa Bharati, is a Lok Sabha MP. His youngest son, Tejashwi Yadav, is the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly. Mr. Tej Pratap is an MLA from Hasanpur constituency and Rohini Acharya unsuccessfully contested the 2024 general elections. For the family, politics is often personal. Mr. Prasad was in jail when Ms. Bharati was born in 1975. At the time, he was booked under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA), 1971 — a notorious legislation aimed at curbing political dissent; it was later repealed. According to Mr. Prasad, it was the socialist and freedom fighter, Jai Prakash Narayan, who suggested that Mr. Prasad name his daughter- Misa, after the law under which he was incarcerated. In 2013, when Mr. Prasad was convicted and sentenced to five years in jail in the fodder scam case, his wife Rabri Devi took over the mantle from him. Then Mr. Tejashwi Yadav stepped into his father's shoes much to the chagrin of not only Mr. Tej Pratap, but also senior party members. This is not the first time that Mr. Tej Pratap is getting into a scrape. In 2019, just before the general elections, he resigned from all positions in the RJD in protest against the party's decision to field his former father-in-law, Chandrika Rai, from the Saran constituency. He went on to form a new party named after his parents — Lalu-Rabri Morcha. The family managed to contain the damage. In March 2024, videos of him slapping and pushing party workers off stage went viral. With occasional apologies and often convoluted explanations, these incidents were brushed under the carpet. The family made both private and public efforts to ensure that underlying tensions did not come to the fore. In his two stints as Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tejashwi Yadav touched his elder's brother's feet at public meetings, a gesture meant to demonstrate that the family hierarchy is intact even though he may have outstripped him in politics. Dynastic politics may appear to be the antithesis of democracy, yet it is an inescapable reality for most world democracies. Even in political parties that brand themselves 'anti-dynasty', the top leaders are often dynasts. Similarly, struggle for control of the party by family members is not new. Many unseemly battles have played out under the public glare in India — from the struggle to seize control of the Telugu Desam Party in 1995 to the contest between Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav in 2017. Recently too, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand only to bring him back into the fold. This move is significant as Bihar is going to the polls. In the last two Assembly elections, the RJD emerged as the single largest party in Bihar. In 2015, it won 81 seats and in 2020, it secured 75 seats. Both times, it came within striking distance of victory, but ran out of steam in the last mile. Today, once again, the RJD-led 'Mahagathbandhan' is facing a formidable Bharatiya Janata Party led-National Democratic Alliance. The caste arithmetic is stacked against the Mahagathbandhan. Given this context, this controversy was entirely avoidable for the RJD. Mr. Tej Pratap's expulsion has only provided fresh ammunition to the BJP. It remains to be seen how swiftly the RJD can put a lid on this controversy.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Veteran BJP Leader And Former Gujarat Health Minister Hemaben Acharya Passes Away At 92
Veteran BJP leader and former Gujarat Health Minister, Hemaben Acharya, passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 in Junagadh. She is survived by her only son, Dhruv Acharya. Born in 1933 in Halvad, located in Gujarat's Surendranagar district, Hemaben began her political journey with the Jan Sangh, to which she remained committed throughout her public life. She was married to the late Suryakant Acharya, a prominent Jan Sangh leader and former Rajya Sabha MP. Her political career began in 1958 when she was elected to the Junagadh Municipality under the Jan Sangh banner, eventually rising to become its president. In 1975, Hemaben was elected to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from the Junagadh constituency. She was appointed as the Minister of Health and Family Planning in the state cabinet led by then Chief Minister Babubhai Jashbhai Patel. A respected figure in Gujarat's political landscape, Hemaben was also known for her dedication during crises — notably reaching Morbi in the aftermath of the Machchu Dam disaster. During the Emergency, she was placed under house arrest under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA), highlighting her role as a staunch opposition figure. Following her demise, condolences poured in from leaders across party lines. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Hemaben's son to offer his sympathies. Gujarat Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil also paid tribute, describing her as a candid and steadfast leader who consistently championed public issues, even when they concerned her own party. A prayer meeting to honor Hemaben's memory was held on Monday evening in Junagadh.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Former Gujarat health minister Hemaben Acharya passes away at 92
Hemaben Acharya, veteran Jan Sangh and BJP leader and former health minister of Gujarat, passed away on Sunday in Junagadh. Acharya was 92 and is survived by her only son, Dhruv. Born in 1933, Hemaben hailed from Halvad in Surendranagar district. She was the wife of veteran Jan Sangh leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, late Suryakant Acharya. Associated with Jan Sangh from the begining of her public life, Hemaben was first elected to Junagadh Municipality on the symbol of Jan Sangh in 1958. She was also elected the president of the municipality. In 1975, she was elected an MLA from Junagadh constituency and was appointed as the Minister of Health and Family Planning in the government headed by Chief Minister Babubhai Jashbhai Patel. When Saurashtra's Morbi was struck by the Machchu Dam tragedy and Hemaben had reached the town in a truck, said Yogendrasinh Padhiyar, a family friend of the Acharyas. He added that Hemaben was also kept under house arrest during the Emergency under the provisions of controversial Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). According to Padhiyar, a number of noted personalities have expressed condolences on Hemaben's demise that included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, local MP, MLAs and former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. He added that PM Modi called up Hemaben's son to express his condolences. Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil too paid tributes to Hemaben through a post on social media. Gohil said that she was a plain speaker who would always remain awakened on people's issues. He added that Hemaben was an unmoved voice of Junagadh who would steadfastly represent even failures and deficiencies of the government of her own ideology. A prayer meeting was organised in Junagadh on Monday evening to pay tributes to Hemaben.
